Medical school money questions remain

Students at LSU Medical School in Shreveport participate in orientation in this file photo.

LSU Medical School in Shreveport could face a budget shortfall if physician payments don't keep pace with expenses.

State Rep. Roy Burrell, D-Shreveport, voiced concern about the situation during a House Appropriations Committee this morning as lawmakers got a look at the proposed 2014-15 state budget.

The Legislative Fiscal Office on March 3 projected a medical school budget shortfall of up to $50 million if the school can't make up revenue lost after LSU Hospital in Shreveport was turned over to a private operator in October.

Read more about this story this afternoon and in tomorrow's Times.

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Medical school money questions remain

LSU Medical School in Shreveport could still face financial woes if payments to physicians don't pan out in the next budget year.